week 4B Flashcards
(16 cards)
Malnutrition
the impaired function that results from a prolonged deficiency—or excess—of total energy or specific nutrients
Protein
Essentialfatty acids
Vitamins
Minerals
under nutrition
condition in which there is insufficient food to meet energy needs; its main characteristics include weight loss, failure to thrive, and wasting ofbody fatandmuscle
925 million people worldwide
sensitivity
body’s response
food allergy
the immune system causes the reaction
food sensitivity/intolerance
the reaction is triggered by the digestive system
diease
A particular distinctive process in the body with a specific cause and characteristic symptoms
disorder
Irregularity, disturbance, or interruption of normal functions
rickets
vitamin D deficiency
weakened bones, bowed legs, other bone deformities
fortified milk, fish oils, sun exposure
scurvy
vitamin C deficiency
delayed wound healing, internal bleeding, abnormal formation of bones and teeth
citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli
Iron-deficiency anemia
iron deficiency
decreased work output, reduced growth, increased health risk in pregnancy
meat, spinach, seafood, broccoli, peas, bran, whole-grain and enriched breads
goiters
iodine deficiency
enlarged thyroid gland, poor growth in infancy and childhood, cretinism
iodized salt, saltwater fish
Crohn disease
Chronicinflammationof thedigestive tract, usually occurring in the terminal portion of theileum, the region of thesmall intestine farthest from thestomach
Diarrhea; abdominal pain; rectal bleeding,fever, weight loss,arthritis, andanemia are indications of moderate to severe disease
celiac disease
Inherited autoimmune digestive disorder in which affected individuals cannot tolerate gluten, a protein constituent of wheat, barley, malt, and rye flours
Signs And Symptoms
Diarrhea, decreased appetite and weight loss, multiple vitamin deficiencies, stunting of growth, abdominal pain, skin rash, and defects in tooth enamel
ulcerative colitis
Inflammation of thelarge intestine (colon), especially of its mucous membranes, characterized by patches of tiny ulcers in the inflamed membranes
Signs And Symptoms
Bloodydiarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss, and loss of appetite
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Commondisorderthat affects the largeintestine
Involves problems with motility (movement of digested food through the intestines) and sensitivity (how the brain interprets signals from the intestinal nerves)
Signs And Symptoms
Cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both
